The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 46.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Sheehan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Frederick Crescent, Enfield, EN3 7HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Stopford's School
Secondary · 594m away
Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 629m away
Suffolks Primary School
Primary · 640m away
Durants School
Special school · 667m away
Enfield Heights Academy
Primary · 693m away
Waverley School
Special school · 724m away
Brimsdown Primary School
Primary · 786m away
Carterhatch Junior School
Primary · 800m away
Questions parents ask
What is St James CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James CofE Primary School?
St James CofE Primary School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James CofE Primary School take?
St James CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James CofE Primary School?
St James CofE Primary School is in Enfield, EN3 7HH, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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